Nate Conklin, M.A., LMFT

Online & In-Person

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Claremont, California

License LMFT 128620

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nate-conklin-glendora-ca/404216

About Nate

I have talked with many people who have tried every solution they can think of to bring relief to areas of life that feel stuck. I would love to sit down with you and discover what that has been like for you. Together we can work through the dynamics, emotions, and thoughts that have been the cause of such hurt or difficulty and bring a greater sense of peace and control. My focus is to listen deeply to my clients, bring awareness to their needs, and find a path toward positive change in meeting those needs. Whether I'm working with individuals, couples, or families, I help each person find their voice and understand themselves better. I have a demonstrated track record for increasing insight, deepening emotional awareness, and responding to people with sensitivity and empathy. It is my heartfelt desire to come alongside individuals, couples, and families helping to unlock a variety of life's challenges. ** I offer in-person sessions (with precautions per Los Angeles County guidance). I also offer services by video or phone. **

Office Location

232 Harrison Avenue

Suite F

Claremont, California 91711

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Costs and Insurance

$170 per session

Out of Pocket

Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

I developed my practice and focus as a therapist because I saw that this was where the most important kinds of conversations could take place - exploring how we feel about things and being able to have a safe space to explore or navigate the related experiences.

For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

If you are feeling alone or uncertain about therapy, know that this is very common. The truth is that therapy can be a huge help and is a sign of strength when people seek it out. A lot of people isolate themselves in their struggles or only think that therapy is what they have seen on TV or in a movie. Therapy provides folks with safe space, an empathetic ear, and tools to be better equipped when we get tripped up by different dynamics.

What's your experience with emotionally focused therapy?

Emotionally Focused Therapy - or EFT - provides incredibly powerful tools for clients to stop the "negative dance" that they have been doing with their partners or family members and really develop the ability to allow their partner to feel heard - and in turn, have their own opinions be heard as well. Together we notice where conversations begin to take a negative slide and practice new skills so that - over time - the relationship can thrive. This applies to whether we are talking about romantic partners or family members.

How can you provide care remotely?

In the telehealth space, there are all kinds of tools at our disposal. Creating space and pausing on important questions can be really powerful for clients. Noticing and drawing a client's attention back to a significant statement that they made can also be really useful. When working with couples and families, sometimes I will ask the clients to bring their focus away from their argument with each other and turn their attention towards my face on the video screen so that we can interrupt a negative cycle and try new, reparative behaviors. There is a lot of room for flexibility and creativity in the space provided by phone or video conferencing.

What's your experience with Christian counseling?

"Christian Counseling" is a term that we might describe as "a big umbrella" - and underneath it, there are all kinds of smaller umbrellas with different meanings. When I have clients asking about Christian Counseling, I ask them: what does it mean to you? What are you seeking in a Christian Counseling setting? From there, I work with a client's more specific perspective and part of themselves. This can be a rich area of exploration, particularly when a client has an inner conflict about two values or two different truths that appear to be in conflict.

Interested in talking?

(626) 310-0531 ext. 01